Fragrance comparison

Barynia vs Nocturnes (2023)

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

3 wins

Barynia

Helena Rubinstein

4.17162 votes

Rank #9,493 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Nocturnes (2023)

Caron

5.004 votes

Rank #31,587 AldehydicWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Barynia takes 3 of 4 categories.

Barynia
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Nocturnes (2023)
Choose it for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Barynia3/4

Nocturnes (2023)1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Barynia
Sillage & projection: Nocturnes (2023)
Value for money: Barynia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Barynia

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BaryniaHelena Rubinstein

Nocturnes (2023)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

162 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBarynia

SillageNocturnes (2023)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBaryniaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

rose77%

musky69%

woody61%

aldehydic100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

RoseAldehydesHyacinthCivettaCarnationTuberoseJasmineSandalwoodVioletBenzoinOrris RootVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AldehydesEgyptian JasmineRoseHyacinthTuberoseVetiverSandalHoneyGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Aldehydes, Hyacinth and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Nocturnes (2023), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer34

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night97

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Work 37%Date 29%Casual 25%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,493

PerfumerNorbert Bijaoui

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#31,587

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBaryniaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Barynia opens with a sharp burst of crisp aldehydes and green hyacinth that snaps immediately on skin. As the initial flash clears, a lush bouquet of red rose, carnation, and tuberose takes over, underpinned by powdery violet and earthy iris root. The base settles into a warm, animalic mix of civet, sandalwood, and be…

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Nocturnes (2023) by Caron revives a heritage floral profile with modern clarity. The first spray releases a fizzy rush of aldehydes that smells like luxury French bath soap lathered in cold spring water. It feels pristine. Beneath that sparkling sheen lies a green hyacinth stem, creamy Egyptian jasmine, and velvety ro…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Barynia or Nocturnes (2023)?

Barynia takes 3 of 4 categories. Barynia is rated 4.17/5 from 162 votes; Nocturnes (2023) is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Barynia for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Nocturnes (2023) for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Barynia or Nocturnes (2023)?

Barynia lasts longest (Barynia 67/100, Nocturnes (2023) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barynia or Nocturnes (2023)?

Projection is very close: Nocturnes (2023) 63/100, Barynia 61/100 for sillage.

Do Barynia and Nocturnes (2023) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Aldehydes, Hyacinth and Tuberose.

Is Barynia or Nocturnes (2023) better for summer or winter?

Barynia suits day or night wear; Nocturnes (2023) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barynia and Nocturnes (2023)?

Barynia features Rose, Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Civetta and Carnation. Nocturnes (2023) features Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose, Hyacinth and Tuberose.